Multiple products from different companies in the United States and Canada are being recalled due to contamination with foreign material. Food contaminated with foreign objects, like wood, metal, and plastic has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Nestle USA, based in Arlington, Virginia, is voluntarily recalling a selection of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material.
A recall by Stiebs, LLC, based in Madera, California, first announced on February 7, 2025, for 25,484 cases of frozen Organic Acai Bowls with berries, bananas, granola, and dried coconut due to possible contamination with pieces of blue plastic remains ongoing.
A recall by HEB, based in San Antonio, Texas, first announced on February 9, 2025, for 45 lbs of various Spinach Artichoke Dips due to potential metal contamination remains ongoing.
A recall by Del Monte Foods, Inc, based in Walnut Creek, California, first announced on February 12, 2025, for 8,242 cases of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans due to foreign object contamination remains ongoing.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and K-Tilbury Food Market Ltd., based in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada are recalling two sizes of Fresh Lean Ground Beef due to contamination with pieces of plastic.
Background
Nestle USA said that they are currently investigating why the wood-like material appeared in the recalled items but believes it was an isolated issue.
Nestle USA issued the recall after consumer complaints, including one potential choking issue in connection with the affected products.
No press releases were issued for the other recalls. How the contamination with foreign material was found in each affected product has not been released.
Distribution
The recalled Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S products were distributed to major retailers in the United States between September 2024 and March 2025.
The recalled Organic Acai Bowls were sent to seven distribution centers in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
The recalled Spinach Artichoke Dip was sold in HEB grocery stores in Texas.
The recalled Good & Gather Cut Green Beans was distributed to Target retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The recalled Fresh Lean Ground Beef was sold at a Foodland grocery store in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada.
Product Details
| Product | Batch Number | Best Before Date |
| Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli | 4261595912 | October 2025 |
| 4253595912 | November 2025 | |
| 4356595912 | January 2026 | |
| 5018595912 | February 2026 | |
| 5038595912 | March 2026 | |
| Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli | 4311595912 | December 2025 |
| 5002595912 | February 2026 | |
| 5037595912 | March 2026 | |
| 5064595912 | April 2026 | |
| Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry | 4214595511 | September 2025 |
| STOUFFER’S Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96 oz) | 4262595915 | October 2025 |
| 4351595915 | January 2026 | |
| 5051595915 | March 2026 | |
| 5052595915 | March 2026 |
| Product | Size | Packaging | Code and Expiration Date |
| Organic Acai Bowl with berries, bananas, granola, and dried coconut | 10 oz (284 g) | Paper bowl with heat-sealed plastic firm | 24274A EXP DATE: 9/30/2025; 24303A EXP DATE: 10/29/2025; 24304B EXP DATE: 10/30/2025; 24305 EXP DATE: 10/31/2025; 24306A EXP DATE: 11/1/2025; 24309A EXP DATE: 11/4/2025; 24310A EXP DATE: 11/5/2025; 24311B EXP DATE: 11/6/2025; 24312B EXP DATE: 11/7/2025; 24313A EXP DATE: 11/8/2025; 24314A EXP DATE: 11/9/2025; 24316B EXP DATE: 11/11/2025; 24317A EXP DATE: 11/12/2025; 24318 EXP DATE: 11/13/2025; 24319 EXP DATE: 11/14/2025; 24320 EXP DATE: 11/15/2025; 24323A EXP DATE: 11/18/2025; 24324 EXP DATE: 11/19/2025; 24325 EXP DATE: 11/20/2025; 24324 EXP DATE: 11/20/2025; 24326 EXP DATE: 11/21/2025; 24327 EXP DATE: 11/22/2025; 24337A EXP DATE: 12/2/2025; 24338A EXP DATE: 12/3/2025; 24339A EXP DATE: 12/4/2025; 24341A EXP DATE: 12/6/2025; 24340C EXP DATE: 12/5/2025; 24342 EXP DATE: 12/7/2025; 24356 EXP DATE: 12/21/2025; 24361A EXP DATE: 12/7/2025; 24362A EXP DATE: 12/7/2025; 25006A EXP DATE: 1/6/2026; 25007A EXP DATE: 12/7/2025; 25008B EXP DATE: 1/8/2026; 25016 EXP DATE: 1/16/2026; 25017 EXP DATE: 1/17/2026; 25021 EXP DATE: 1/21/2026; 25022 EXP DATE: 1/22/2026; 25023 EXP DATE: 1/23/2026; 25024 EXP DATE: 1/24/2026; 25030 EXP DATE: 1/30/2026; 25034 EXP DATE: 2/3/2026; 25035 EXP DATE: 2/4/2026; 25036 EXP DATE: 2/5/2026 |
| Product | Size | Code | Pack Date |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip (sold hot) | 1 lb | 200000509996 | 02/09/25 |
| Spinach Artichoke Dip (sold cold) | 29618800000 | ||
| Spinach Artichoke Dip (sold in bulk for customer self service) | Variable | 296188 |
| Product | Size | UPC Code | Other Codes |
| Good & Gather Cut Green Beans | 14.5 oz (411 g) | 0 85239-11628 9 | Best by Date – October 28, 2026 Lot 7AA 418507 |
| Product | Size | UPC Code | Other Codes | Additional Information |
| Fresh Lean Ground Beef | Variable (~ 500 g) | Starts with 0211665 | Packaged on Feb 25, 2025 Best Before Feb 26, 2025 | Sold at Foodland, 15 Queen St. S., Tilbury, ON |
| Fresh Lean Ground Beef Family Size | Variable (~1 kg) | Starts with 0211666 |
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their homes to see if they have the recalled products.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products should not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
The recalled Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S products can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact Nestle USA at 800-681-1676 from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns about the recalled K-Tilbury Food Market Fresh Lean Ground Beef recall can contact the CFIA toll-free by phone in Canada and the United States at 800-442-2342 or by email at [email protected].
Consumers in possession of all other recalled products should contact the place of purchase to ask if they can be returned for a refund. Otherwise the recalled items should be disposed of immediately.
Health Risks
The Nestle USA recall notice said there was one reported potential choking incident in connect with the affected items
The other recall notices did not say if there have been any reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted products.
Any consumer who has been exposed to the affected products, and is experiencing sickness or injury, should contact their medical provider immediately.
Food contaminated with foreign material has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading food poisoning lawyer said, “I strongly urge any consumer who is in possession of any of the recalled items to discontinue use right away. The food may look safe but the contamination may be difficult to see. Take them back to the store for a refund or throw them away.”
